中文版 (Chinese Version) 한국어판 (Korean Version) home welcome tips to settle in Get the information you need Open a bank account Get an Inland Revenue Department Tax Number Housing Services Get around Whangarei City and District Education Finding work Improve your English Health Care Find a family doctor Having a Baby Emergency Health Care Dentists Mental Health & Counselling Services Natural Therapies & Alternative Health Care Health Insurance ACC Age Concern Disability Services NZ Immigration Service emergency info everyday life fun & recreation Tips to settle in Health Care Find a family doctor It is a good idea to register with a family doctor or GP (General Practitioner) when you move into the District. A GP is your primary health care provider. To find a GP look in the front section of the telephone directory under Registered Medical Practitioners & Medical Centres. If a member of your family is sick, your GP is the first person you should call. You are free to register with a GP of your choice. GPs set their own fees and provide different services from other GPs. Fees vary so check with the GP before deciding which one to enrol with. Manaia PHO is the Primary Health Care Organisation operating in Whangarei District. www.manaiapho.co.nz. Children under 6 years can visit the doctor for free. If you have health insurance, some or all of your costs may be covered. To find a health insurer go to Insurance - Medical. For an explanation of the New Zealand health system and health insurance see www.everybody.co.nz Prescriptions are subsidised in New Zealand, and some pharmacies are open later than the usual trading hours. Healthline is a free, 24 hour a day telephone advice service which now includes the Well Child telephone advice service. Free phone: 0800 611 116 or visit; www.moh.govt.nz/healthline. Having a Baby For information on free maternity care, see http://www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/0/891E868E4E3C6F72CC256AC0000298AA. The Whangarei Midwives Group (ph: 438 1806) and your GP can help you with maternity care. Plunket is a national society providing services for children under 5 years. Plunket has information for new parents on parent centres. For help and support. www.plunket.org.nz or free phone: 0800 933 922. Emergency Health Care Dial 111 in an emergency. (Refer to Emergency Information for full health care emergencies). Dentists Dentists in NZ are governed by the professional Dentists Association. Dental visits are not usually subsidised. Dental care is available for school-age children. Ask your local school for information when they are enrolled. Visit; www.nzda.org.nz for information on dental services. Dentists. Mental Health & Counselling Services There is a range of mental health and counselling services available in the District. Talk to your GP or contact CAB for a list of service providers. Natural Therapies & Alternative Health Care There is a range of providers in the District. See Natural Therapy. Health Insurance Private health insurance is available. See Health Insurance, or ask your GP or the Settlement Support Coordinator. ACC The Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) administers New Zealand's accident compensation scheme, which provides personal injury cover for all New Zealand citizens, residents and temporary visitors. If you have an accident, the cost of your health care and rehabilitation is covered by ACC. See www.acc.co.nz Age Concern Information about issues and services for the older person can be found at Age Concern, ph: 438 8043 or visit; www.ageconcern.org.nz. Disability Services NorthAble provides the Northland Disabilities Resource Centre. There is a range of services and resources available. For more information, ph: 438 9468, or free phone: 0508 637 200, www.drcnorthland.org.nz.